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Chikmagalur, India. Near Bababudangir–the place where coffee originated in India, in a breathtaking and fertile corner of the South Indian Western Ghats–sits the Ratnagiri estate. The name means ”pearl mountains” because of the Silver Oaks that are found there, shading the coffee's growth. They give the hills of the estate a pearlescent appearance. To Ashok and Divya Patre, this place is just as precious as a pearl. The Patre family has been tending this land since 1927, and their continued adherence to sustainable methods and environmental conservatism has produced excellent coffee and pepper meant to delight the palate. The family's operation is impressive, not just in India and not just for their farming practices. We had their Anaerobic offering last year, and Ashok and Divya are always toying with new processes to create even better coffees. This release is one of their stunning washed offerings. Clean, bright, and flavorful, it's a truly wonderful example of Indian Coffee.
